CVE-2025-7717: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Drupal File Download allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects File D

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-7717 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting file download. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Drupal File Download allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects File Download: from 0.0.0 before 1.9.0, from 2.0.0 before 2.0.1.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Drupal.org · Vendor: file download project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

file download project file download UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.x-1.0 and < 8.x-1.9 · 2.0.0

Fixed in: 8.x-1.9

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-download || rpm -q file-download || file-download --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.x-1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade file-download

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade file-download

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-download sudo apt install file-download=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold file-download

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list file-download sudo dnf downgrade file-download-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add file-download

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-7717?

file download: upgrade to 8.x-1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-7717 being exploited?

CVE-2025-7717 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-7717 affect?

CVE-2025-7717 affects file download. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Drupal File Download allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects File Download: from 0.0.0 before 1.9.0, from 2.0.0 before 2.0.1.

How urgent is CVE-2025-7717?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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